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WEEKLY NEWS 2: Michigan Humane Society “Moves” Adoptions

On Tuesday, January 21, 2003, it was announced that the Michigan Humane Society has found a new way to move animal adoptions in their shelter. They’re using a mobile adoption unit! Because of this unit, the society is getting lots of attention for animals that need adopted.

The unit, a large bus, has a mural of cats and dogs painted on the sides. It is a 36-foot custom coach built by La Boit, Inc. La Boit has built many of these units for veterinarians and animal clinics. Each one is specially designed to suit the needs of the clinic or humane society.

La Boit designs units that are fully equipped medical facilities for helping dogs (and other animals) in need of medical care. Some of their units were on site in New York on Sept. 11. The animals can rest and recuperate in the units. In some cases, a vet can even perform surgery! Many different cities and towns use these “buses” to help control animal population and take care of sick pets.

When the Michigan Human Society took out the unit for its first drive, they managed to complete 34 animal adoptions in just a few hours. And they did it all without any publicity or advertising before the event! It happened on the same day the society was celebrating its 125th anniversary. Many people saw the unit and were so interested that they took a tour inside of it. Then they decided to adopt an animal, too!

--Written by Carla Shives

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